BN Mental Health Nursing
About this course
BN (Hons) in BN (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, a nursing (mental health) degree centered on professional nursing practice and healthcare delivery. The curriculum leads to a qualification approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and incorporates practice learning placements across the three years with local health boards alongside elective placement opportunities. The first year establishes core foundations through Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing Practice, Managing Vulnerability in Society, and Foundations of Health and Wellbeing. Year 2 builds competence through Developing the evidence based practitioner and Promoting Healthy Behaviours. The final year focuses on advanced practice and leadership through Innovations in Practice, Holistic Co-ordination of Complex Nursing Care in Mental Health, and Leading & Managing Nursing Care.
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Entry requirements
To be eligible for this course and bursary under the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme Terms and Conditions , you must be a UK National or Irish National or have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or Ireland. Overseas applicants without settlement status are not eligible for this course. You must have at least five GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including English, Maths (or equivalent) and evidence of IT skills. The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent. Alternatively, you must have one of the following: NVQ 3 (with evidence of English, Maths and ICT as above) Completion of either the ‘Access to Health’ or ‘Access to Nursing’ (from an accepted Further Education College approved by either Agored Cymru or OCN North West England (QAA approved) achieved at the following level: 112 UCAS tariff points. In addition: Evidence of study within the past five years (contact us if you’re unsure as one of our short courses may be appropriate) . Interviews are carried out on Teams with academic staff, service users and/or staff from NHS. Experience of working in a health or social care setting is valuable. DBS is required if successful at the interview. Occupational health screening is required if successful at the interview. Conditional offers can be made for those currently studying and awaiting academic results. An IELTS examination will be requested if deemed necessary, with an overall score of 7 being required for entry onto the programme in line with university and professional body requirements. The Application Process To apply for the March intake , please use ANJN . When applying, you will also need to select a campus. Please select campus code W for Wrexham or campus code A for St Asaph. The nursing admissions tea
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 10%
- Wales: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 30%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
Modules
- Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing Practice
- Managing Vulnerability in Society
- Foundations of Health and Wellbeing
- Developing the evidence based practitioner
- Promoting Healthy Behaviours
- Innovations in Practice
- Holistic Co-ordination of Complex Nursing Care in Mental Health
- Leading & Managing Nursing Care
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BN Mental Health Nursing at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £38,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BN Mental Health Nursing at Wrexham University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BN Mental Health Nursing at Wrexham University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BN Mental Health Nursing at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BN Mental Health Nursing at Wrexham University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
How many students continue on BN Mental Health Nursing at Wrexham University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.